14.2% alc., 243 cases, pH 3.45, $42. 9 day cold soak, 11 day fermentation, 20% whole cluster, aged 12 months in 25% new French oak.
·A gently perfumed, ethereal style of
Pinot Noir, very feminine in character, but not delicate in flavor. The
nose is quite charming featuring crushed strawberries and
raspberries, summer herbs and violets. Fresh and juicy raspberry
juice in the mouth with some gregarious spice and marzipan. Soft and
silky with powdery tannins and a refreshing edge on the finish. A
perfectly composed wine with great purity of fruit. You will want to dance with
this one.Reviewed May 7, 2009